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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

"Rage-quitter hell." That's the topic Maximilian discusses in the latest episode of the "Online Warrior," an Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) web series. Max sounds off on people who disconnect from matches purposely to avoid a loss.

G4TV and the X-Play crew sat down with UFC Undisputed 3 producer, Neven Dravinski and former UFC light heavyweight champion, Tito Ortiz. Dravinski talks about the new submission system and other gameplay features while Ortiz gives his opinion on how the game emulates his style.

Namco Bandai's SoulCalibur V (SCV) is available in stores today (Jan. 31, 2012) for Xbox 360 and PS3. If you haven't purchased the game yet, GiantBomb has almost 30 minutes of SCV footage to further whet your appetite.

The crew takes a look at versus mode, custom characters, mimic characters and other features in the game.

GamerBlake90 has uploaded a combo collection tribute of Ermac. The Mortal Kombat 9 (MK9) character is high on the tier list, and this video showcases why that is. Classic skins also are featured in the clip.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Maximilian takes another look at Namco Bandai's SoulCalibur V (SCV). The game will be available in stores tomorrow (Jan. 31, 2012) for Xbox 360 and PS3. Max is joined by MarkMan for some early online play.

To hype the upcoming release of Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT), Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono took the game to Stuttgart, Germany for an exclusive presentation. The event showcased general gameplay, Pandora mode and the Gem system.

This presentation coincided with "Da Ultimate Crushing 2012" tournament. Top Street Fighter players such as Tokido and Ryan Hart participated.

At UFC 126, the top pound-for-pound fighter in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Anderson Silva earned the knockout of 2011 when he delivered a front kick to the face of Vitor Belfort. So it's no surprise that the knockout of the year would be relived in video game form for the UFC Undisputed 3 commercial.

Those are the two words that fans of THQ's WWE games have been saying for years. WWE '12 was no exception.

While the game runs smooth online, accessing Community Creations was a nightmare. This is now a thing of the past, according to THQ. That's because a new patch was released today (Jan. 30, 2012) on Xbox Live and PSN.

Friday, January 27, 2012

The second Curleh Mustache tournament presented by IFC Yipes will go down tonight (Jan. 28, 2012) from Next Level in Brooklyn, NY. This will be an Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) only tournament and will be streamed by Sp00ky.

A slew of top east coast players have been invited such as Chris G, Noel Brown, Josh Wong, DJ Houshen, OmgitzAndre, Dieminion and many more.

Couldn't get enough of Deadpool's antics on Maximilian's Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) series "Assist Me?" Well you're in luck because Max has posted outtakes of the episodes that featured the "Merc with a Mouth."

If that's the case, then you'll have to prove you're worthy by climbing up the ranks in UFC Undisputed 3. In the previous game, there weren't many training options in career mode outside of sparring. Now you'll be punching the heavy bag, flipping tires and doing sprawl drills.

THQ and Yuke's wanted to give fans more freedom with the mode, so now you are no longer forced to leave WFA, the organization you start for. As you work your way up the UFC ladder, you'll be getting offers to fight in Pride FC.

Also new to the game this year is the ability to move up in weight. Want to have light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones battle heavyweight title holder, Junior dos Santos? Well now you can.

The folks at Inside Xbox managed to snag some time with Reverge Labs community manager, Peter Bartholow, better known to the community as Ravidrath. Bartholow talks about how Skullgirls came to fruition and what ideas were implemented during development.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Katana-Rama! Deadpool's OTG assist has been effective with many characters in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3). NashdeNate shows how effective the assist can be when using Resident Evil protagonist, Chris Redfield.

Pac-Man and Fat Mega Man have been officially confirmed for Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). Capcom released a video showing the Blue Bomber and a Namco Bandai favorite as well as other exclusive characters for the PS Vita and PS3.

In less than five days (Jan. 31, 2012) SoulCalibur V (SCV) will hit store shelves for Xbox 360 and PS3. To whet your appetite, Namco Bandai has released a reveal trailer featuring Algol, Edge Master and Katsuhiro Harada utilizing the Soul of Devil Jin fighting style.

Capcom producer, Yoshinori Ono, spoke with 3DJuegos. Among the topics discussed were the possibilities of Nintendo's upcoming console, Wii U.

While the jury is still out on the Wii U for many gamers, Ono believes he knows the potential of the console can reach extraordinary heights. This perception was further intensified when he worked with the system's development kits.

See the translation of what Ono had to say (via NeoGAF) after the jump:

The 11th Big Two tournament went down last night (Jan. 25, 2012) from Next Level in Brooklyn, NY. Sp00ky announced on the stream that SRK is now an official sponsor of the Big Two series. FightVG.com congratulates Sp00ky and the crew on the partnership.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

WWE '12 has been regarded as the best WWE game to come out in years by critics and fans. The game, however, the game is not without its flaws.

It's almost impossible to search for something in Community Creations without receiving a server error at least once. THQ's Cory Ledesma took to Twitter to reveal that patch notes will be coming sometime tomorrow (Jan. 26, 2012):

Leona is a force to be reckoned with in King of Fighters XIII (KoF XIII) and pspjrr wants to prove it. The combos shown are simple for KoF XIII and most burn meter. Loops are also simple and will deplete your opponent's health quickly.

The 11th Big Two tournament is set to go down tonight (Jan. 25) from Next Level in Brooklyn, NY. Weekly Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v.2012) makes its return and Sp00ky will provide the stream.

Expect locals such as Chris G, Dieminion, Sanford Kelly, TS Sabin, Noel Brown and others to participate. Last Week, Chris G took first place in UMvC3 and Dieminion took home the main prize in AE v.2012 singles.

Those hoping to see the likes of Mega Man, M. Bison, Psylocke and Captain Commando as DLC characters in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) should probably save their breath.

That's because when asked if there would be DLC outside of alternate attires in UMvC3, Capcom community manager, Seth Killian, gave an unpopular answer. He also shed light on the costume situation with Magneto.

Want to learn more about Doctor Doom in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3)? Back O The Bus has uploaded a combo breakdown to help. When he's not on live keeping his opponents in the sky, the poster is showing you how to perform the Buktooth and Double Foot-Dive loops.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Maximilian is back to discuss the DLC rumors surrounding Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3). This is the hot topic on the 14th episode of the "Online Warrior." Max asks interesting questions such as whether or not more DLC characters would suffice with the already large roster on UMvC3.

Let's do this thing. Editors from 1UP and IGN squared off in a 5v5 tournament in Namco Bandai's upcoming fighter, SoulCalibur V (SCV). If you're looking for high level tournament play, this video probably isn't for you but for gameplay purposes it's serviceable.

Evil Geniuses player, Justin Wong, has been on a reign of terror in both the Street Fighter series and the Marvel vs. Capcom series for years. So much so that "Mr. Street Fighter" himself, Alex Valle says Wong has created a legacy.

Mike Ross and Gootecks of Cross Counter Live sat down with Wong to discuss his performance at last year's SoCal Regionals and his reaction to Valle's kind words.

Tonight (Jan. 24, 2012), 8 on the Break Weekly returns for another Tuesday night of fighting game action. Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v.2012) singles tournaments are set to go down from 8 on the Break in Dunellen, New Jersey.

Top east coast players such as Noel Brown, Chris G and MarlinPie have attended 8 on the Break Weekly. See who shows up this time.

Watch 8 on the Break Weekly live stream presented by Jaxel after the jump:

The hype for Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) continues to grow strong. GiantBomb has uploaded over 25 minutes of gameplay footage from Capcom's upcoming crossover fighter. Some interesting things to note include button configuration at the character select screen. GiantBomb also claims that Capcom will be releasing a patch that'll make selecting gems easier for tournament goers.

Usual attendees participated including Chris G, Dieminion, Aquasilk, Chris Hu and others. By the end of the night, Dieminion was in grand finals for both UMvC3 and AE v.2012. Did he take at least one first place finish?

King of Fighters XIII (KoF XIII) can be a difficult game to learn. That is why Hard Edge Official and At The Gates make guides to make it easier for the gamer. This one features Duo Lon and includes a description of each combo.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) will make its way to stores on March 6, 2012 for Xbox 360 and PS3. While the hype for that game grows stronger each day, one game that's waiting in the wings is Tekken x Street Fighter (TxSF).

This will be Namco Bandai's turn to show what they have to offer for the Capcom crossover. With the news surrounding SFxT, many fans assumed that TxSF would also be a tag team affair.

That, however, may not be the case according to the game's producer, Katsuhiro Harada (via Twitter):

Evil Toaster continues to show what he offers in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3). This time he's uploaded a video of a son of Sparda, Vergil. The combos offer up some new and old stuff and explains what's happening as the video progresses.

Breaking away from the normal Mixup Monday, Option-Select will be streaming the first Art of War event tonight (Jan. 23, 2012) from the Zero LAN Ping Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This will be an Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) only tournament.

Payout goes to the top three players and a $250 bonus will be given to the winner. UMvC3 will be played on an Xbox 360, so those who plan on attending should make sure their pad or stick works with the system.

Persona has been known lately for his King of Fighters XIII (KoF XIII) combos, but that doesn't mean he's forgot about Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3). His Chun-Li combo video proves he hasn't lost a step since his last UMvC3 offering three weeks ago.

The UFC Undisputed series has been praised for having some of the best commentary in sports games. Now, THQ is looking to give gamers even more audio content in the third game with pre-fight and entrance commentary of the combatants. In addition to UFC commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan making their return, Stephen Quadros and Bas Rutten call the action in Pride mode.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Xero18 has uploaded a new Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) combo comparison video of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. The poster has also added a description of each combo. See the description below:

Maximilian has posted a new video which breaks down the characters in Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). Not all characters have been revealed so it's possible that this may not be Max's last character breakdown of SFxT.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

If you thought Mega Man's Zero wasn't a viable option due to his health, you may want to think twice. If he has the right assist like C. Viper's type y, the Maverick hunter can be a pain for any opponent in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) as demonstrated by Evil Toaster.

Want to see gameplay of Cole from Infamous in Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT)? Or perhaps you want to see journalists get their asses handed to them by Capcom's Yoshinori Ono. Either way, this video from Game Informer is sure to satisfy your needs.

While details have been scarce, the PlayStation Blog interviewed NetherRealm Studios creative director, Ed Boon to get more information on the MK game originally titled "Vitality." Fans hoping the handheld version would be almost identical to the console versions are in for a treat.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The new "Assist Me" episode has been uploaded by Maximilian. In the last episode, Deadpool was about to read the results where Max's Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) subscribers voted to either have Max live or be killed off by Deadpool.

Fans of THQ's upcoming UFC Undisputed 3 have been eagerly anticipating more information on the game's career mode. THQ promised that more news was coming and they have delivered. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson takes you on a journey throughout his career, from Pride FC, to WFA, to the UFC.

Sp00ky and the crew are gearing up for yet another Big Two tournament event at Next Level in Brooklyn. NY. The usual Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition (AE v.2012) action you see on a weekly basis will be on display.

There's no such thing as too much karate. Humbag has uploaded a new combo video of the latest DLC character for King of Fighters XIII (KoF XIII), Mr. Karate. This video proves that while Mr. Karate is one of the funniest characters in the game, he's also one of the most lethal.

It wasn't until the release of Mortal Kombat 9 (MK9) where fans of fighting games witnessed a solid storyline. Tekken 6 tried, but too many inconsistencies such as English-speaking characters understanding Japanese-speaking characters plagued it.

With Soul Calibur V making its way to stores for Xbox 360 and PS3 on Jan. 31, Namco Bandai is looking to deliver a deep story.

More exclusives are on the way for Capcom fighters on the PS Vita. First it was announced that a replay mode for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) would be exclusive to the Sony handheld. Now, Capcom is teasing Pac-Man and Mega Man (probably just Frank West in Blue Bomber attire) for Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) as another exclusive for the Vita. Also revealed in the trailer: M. Bison, Jin Kazama, Ling Xiaoyu, Balrog, Vega, Paul Phoenix and Marshall Law.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Tomorrow night (Jan. 14, 2012) Chad Mendes will challenge UFC featherweight champion, Jose Aldo for the 145-pound title at UFC 142. The event will come to you from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. THQ has uploaded a short pre-fight video of Mendes' doppelganger.

If you're in the UK and feel you've got the skills to hang with the best SoulCalibur V (SCV) players, then Namco Bandai wants you to show it. The company that brought us Tekken and SoulCalibur will hosting an SCV launch party at The Chapel Bar in Islington on Feb. 4.

The event will go on from 12 - 6 p.m. GMT. Entrance will be on a first come, first serve basis for up to 200 people.

CES 2012 is still in full swing. IGN took to the Mad Catz booth to get the lowdown on the company's latest products including the Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) fightstick. Other products include the Tritton Primer and the MLG pad.

SNK Playmore has uploaded its latest high-level gameplay footage of King of Fighters XIII (KoF XIII). Saying that this video is colorful would be an understatement as SNK dished out some very creative palettes.

It looks like the current version of Phantom Breaker will stay in the "Land of the Rising Sun." That's because the game will receive a title update in Japan to go along with its U.S. release, according to Siliconera.

UFC Undisputed 3 hits stores on Feb. 14, 2012 for Xbox 360 and PS3. To further hype the latest UFC title, THQ has posted a video of its 150 fighter roster which now includes featherweights, bantamweights and Pride FC legends.

Tonight (Jan. 11, 2012), Sp00ky and the crew will stream the Big Two from Next Level in Brooklyn, NY. As always the two tournaments will be Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v.2012).

The event kicks off at 7 p.m. ET.

You can expect top east coast players such as Dieminion, Chris G, Liston, Noel Brown and others to attend. Who will take home 70-percent of the pot in UMvC3 and AE v.2012 singles action?

Mad Catz has come a long way. Once known for their poor controllers that were plagued by its lack of durability, Mad Catz products are now regarded as some of the most reliable ones on the market. The company took to CES 2012 to show Gamespot its Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) and SoulCalibur V (SCV) sticks and pads.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Millions will remember it as the night Rashad Evans squared off with Phil Davis on UFC on Fox 2 to determine if "Suga" will face Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship.

For most who visit this site regularly and follow the fighting game community, they will tune in to the second edition of IFC Yipes' Curleh Mustache tournament. This Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) brings out the best players from both the east coast and the west coast.

The PS Vita version of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) hits stores on Feb. 15, one week before the Sony handheld drops. IGN's Mark Ryan takes a look at the bite sized version of the Capcom fighter including how the touchscreen works.

Tag You Are Pregnant (via 8 Way Run) has uploaded a SoulCalibur V (SCV) match-up from the 2011 SoCal Regionals. This one is between Barry's Maxi and Signia's Xiba. Namco Bandai community manager, FilthieRich was on commentary.

Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) is one of the most anticipated fighting games in recent memory, which is why it should come as no surprise that Capcom is loading the upcoming crossover with a bevy of features.

In order to avoid the lack of features that plagued the original Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (MvC3) title, Capcom has added new features such as the Gem system and Pandora mode. Now a new feature will make its way to the crossover.

Desk has uploaded a new Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v.2012) video where he attempts to help gamers improve their execution and techniques. For more details on the video, click here.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) is known for giving players the ability to make an insane comeback. Whether you're down to one character such as Wesker or even a lower health tier such as Strider Hiryu, all hope is not lost. Maximilian has uploaded a new motivational video with Doctor Doom.

On Dec. 21, 2011, The Game Station offered $500 bonuses for the winners of the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v.2012) tournaments at $250 each. Sp00ky has the uploaded the grand finals of both tournaments at the sixth edition of the Big Two.

Maximilian posted the latest episode of the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) web series, the "Online Warrior." In this episode, Max talks about what makes for a great online experience in fighting games.

The biggest Smash tournament of the year was also being dubbed as the "Road to Evo 2012," because we also saw Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3), Mortal Kombat 9 (MK9) and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v.2012) action.

Top UMvC3 players such as Chris G, Noel Brown, Masta CJ and others participated. Chris G also participated in the MK9 and AE v.2012 tournaments. He was joined by Dieminion, Arturo "TS Sabin" Sanchez, Sanford Kelly and others in AE v.2012.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Apex 2012 will come to you from Rutgers University in New Jersey starting tomorrow (Jan. 6) at 11 a.m. ET and ending on Sunday (Jan. 8).

There will be two streams of the event. The Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Melee tournaments will be streamed by Jaxel on 8 Way Run. Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v.2012), Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) and Mortal Kombat 9 (MK9) will be streamed by Bifuteki.

The latest episode to the Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) web series, X The Line, has been posted.

This time the host of the series, Andrea Rene, welcomes Namco Bandai community manager, Rich "FilthieRich" Bantegui. Among the topics discussed are Bantegui's love for fighting games, how he got involved with the community and what SFxT brings that other fighters do not.

THQ has made numerous improvements to WWE '12. From the presentation, to the gameplay and online experience. The game, however, still has its flaws. Besides the community creations constantly shutting down, the cheating exploits of Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 are still at large in WWE '12 as shown by IUTDI.

If you've ever wanted to see Andy Bogard kick ass while running through his entire wardrobe, you've hit the jackpot.

King of Fighters XIII (KoF XIII) combo videos are spreading like wildfire and Metallic Mike is adding fuel to the flame. His first KoF XIII offering has Bogard switching his attire constantly like a Hollywood movie star.

Dante, Vergil and Trish are the three Devil May Cry (DMC) characters you can use in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3), but do they work well as a team? Zeohawk wanted to find out as puts the team synergy of the DMC cast to the test.

One of the most unique and often overlooked characters in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) is Deadpool. While the character's popularity has never been higher, some players don't consider him to be a threat in UMvC3 because of his risky teleports and wild card health. The Competitive Dojo's latest combo video may have you thinking twice about leaving Wade Wilson on the shelf.

Capcom is currently having a New Year's super sale exclusive to PSN that will last until Tuesday (Jan. 10, 2012). This sale includes Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (MvC3) characters, Jill Valentine and Shuma-Gorath and the Marvel vs. Capcom 2 game.